17 years ago, I went to the Bountiful Temple for the first time to receive my own endowment (which is another word for gift). This ordinance or sacred work is something members of my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often do once they reach adulthood or are preparing to serve as a full-time missionary or before they're married in our temple. I had an exceptional experience preparing to go to the temple. At the time, in Huntington Beach where I was living and attending church weekly, I not only completed the temple prep class that many members take, even to this day, to prepare for temple worship. But I also took a 3 hour temple orientation class at a man's home whose name I still don't know to this day, but that preparation changed my entire experience. He shared with me scripture after scripture of evidences that God has and always will work in patterns, and that what I was about to experience in the temple was exactly the same kind of thing God has been doing to teach men and women since the beginning of time. For years following this experience, I've talked with my dad about how impactful this training was, and we've had many discussions about how incredible the scripture and gospel teachings were that I learned that day in conjunction with the temple. My dad has served in many church leadership callings including multiple bishoprics, as a member of the Mission Presidency for the Spain Barcelona mission from January 2020 - July 2021, and now serving as a bishop of a young single adult ward in North Salt Lake. So finally after many years of wanting to put something together that could be shared with others who are also preparing to enter the temple, we recorded this episode sharing these scriptural teachings. I hope that even if you are not a member of our church or aren't necessarily attending the temple right away, that this episode helps give you context as to what we do inside our temples and why they're so very important to us, and my personal favorite place on earth.

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Nicole Parker is a former Special Agent (SA) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (also known as the FBI). She served in Miami from January 2011 through October 2022, and for the first four years she worked securities fraud cases - investigating multi-million-dollar Ponzi schemes, money laundering, embezzlements, and more.

In January 2015, she transferred to violent crime, where she worked a myriad of high-profile cases including the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida; the 2017 Fort Lauderdale airport shooting; bank robberies; murders for hire; suspicious deaths; sexual assaults; extortions; and more. Nicole was the only female Special Agent on the FBl's number one ranked violent crime fugitive task force in the United States.

Prior to her FBI career, Nicole worked at a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund in LA, and at Bank of America securities in New York, as a VP in their prime brokerage unit. But after living through the life-changing event of working in Manhattan's World Financial Center on September 11, 2001, and witnessing firsthand the World Trade Center attack, she vowed to find a significant way to give back to her country. Before the decade was up, she left the lucrative finance industry and applied to be a special agent for the FBI.

Today Nicole and I talk about her experiences, including September 11 and working in the

FBI, seeing light amidst darkness, and sharing her opinion on what we can do in response to the tragedies that surround us in the world as good continues to fight evil.

Time Stamps:

[01:34] - Nicole Parker hopes to spread light, truth, and hope.

[03:56] - Nicole recalls the events of 9/11 while working close by the World Trade Center.

[08:25] - “I knew that there was something more.”

[10:22] - How did Nicole keep going even during difficult times in her FBI experience?

[15:21] - Despite the darkness of the world, there are so many people who are trying to help and bring light.

[19:22] - “We realized we were going to need each other.”

[24:21] - There are people who are placed in your life for a reason.

[27:47] - Every step of the way is a guided step if you pay attention.

[31:50] - “You have amazing things in store for you.”

[36:37] - Nicole offers her thoughts about school shootings.

[40:59] - Is there any way to notice signs before tragedies happen?

[45:01] - Nicole talks about law enforcement, security systems, and security procedures during public shootings.

[49:27] - Nicole shares tips for what parents can do to prepare for and respond to school shootings.

[54:00] - “Live life fearlessly.”

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Dave Jensen is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, an independent private investment firm. He also co-founded Beacon Data, an expert data strategy and implementation company serving the private equity community. Dave enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife Liz and their 5 children. In addition to being an avid golfer, skier, hiker, and movie watcher, Dave is a former professional baseball player (KC Royals 3rd round pick). Today Dave and I talk all about his life journey starting out with baseball and the pivotal lessons he learned playing the game. We talk about how his career path took him to play professional baseball, but then led to medical device sales and, a few years later, onto Wall Street, and now managing his private investment firm. But then we turn from talking about all his success, fame, and fortune to talking about something that so many of us can relate to, something that humanizes all of us because it's no respecter of persons: mental health. For the first time on a public platform, Dave opens up about his struggle with mental health for over 20 years and talks about why he's decided to start talking to people about it, and we just talk about why it's so important to bring these issues out of the darkness of fear and shame and into the light. Finally we discuss an incredible conference Dave's putting on with his business partner Casey Baugh called MW3 and how they plan to raise as much money as possible for Primary Promise, a foundation for Primary Children's Hospital in Utah and the personal development opportunity it will be for anyone attending.

Time Stamps:

[01:37] - Dave Jensen describes the different roles he embodies in his life and his early beginnings.

[05:00] - Dave shares how his father became a huge advocate for him to play professional baseball.

[08:09] - “I need to figure this stuff out.”

[12:20] - Dave talks about how grit can open new opportunities.

[16:13] - Dave went from doing sales in the medical field to going to business school. How did he make the transition?

[21:48] - Dave brings his own perspective to mental health with his own experience.

[26:23] - When you stop hiding the darkness of silent struggles, you take away a bit of its power.

[32:07] - How can you have more compassion for yourself and others?

[40:26] - Dave mentions his upcoming Wealth and Mindset Conference.

[45:07] - “I’m trying to have more love for myself and more love for other people.”

Supporting Resources:

Learn more about the Wealth and Mindset Conference April 17th-18th 2023 in Provo Utah at 3.com">Mw-3.com

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The heaviness of the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville is weighing heavy on our hearts, so we felt like God wanted us to process this out loud today, on our podcast, with you. We don't profess to be the experts, but we'll share our experiences and some of the writings and teachings from leaders both in our faith and other faiths that have helped us navigate hard times like these. If you've been feeling helpless and frustrated about what happened in Nashville last week, I hope this episode can provide a safe space to process those feelings and help guide you to the places where we've found peace and understanding.

Time Stamps:

[00:50] - Corrine and Neil switched today’s topic to have a real, raw conversation about the recent school shooting.

[03:37] - Neil shares his first reaction to the news, especially as a parent himself and as someone who lost loved ones to traumatic situations.

[07:55] - How do Corrine and Neil feel about mentioning the school shooting to their children?

[10:23] - “Why would God not prevent this?”

[14:10] - What about the small moments that change the outcome, like divine intervention?

[16:22] - Is there any purpose of an imperfect world?

[20:13] - Tragedy and beauty both exist in the world.

[22:42] - Facing situations with thoughts, prayer, and action.

[25:56] - Corrine talks about experiencing the power of collective prayer.

[28:46] - Do these situations drive you away from God or closer to God?

[34:40] - Remember to be kind and empathetic.

[40:12] - Open yourself up to move with peace in your heart.

[41:54] - Continue to pray, take action, and stay connected to God.

Supporting Resources:

"Tragedy or Destiny" From the life of Spencer W. Kimball.

"When Bad Things Happen to Good People" Book by Harold S. Kushner

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Dr. Fab Sagebin was born in the south of Brazil and grew up in Utah. He studied biology and chemistry at UVU before attending NYU School of Medicine. He trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Rochester with an emphasis in advanced heart failure and mechanical heart technology. In 2019, he was recruited to Southern California where he started Orange County's first mechanical heart program. In 2023, he and his wife launched Tche, a plant-based coffee and energy drink alternative. He lives in San Clemente with his wife and four boys and is one of my husband Neil's best friends from high school, which we'll talk about today. This episode is intensely entertaining, fun, and educational. If you've ever watched and enjoyed a medical TV drama, you will absolutely love today's interview with Fab where he tells some pretty wild stories from surgical residency. He shares his journey with us going from not even planning to get a college education to becoming a heart surgeon and why he chose that specialty. We also get to talk all about health and what you should actually be looking out for if you're over 30 and want to be heart healthy. And if Fab's drink Tche has changed your life like it has changed ours (Neil getting off energy drinks and me overcoming the energy low of postpartum depression), you'll also love hearing why and how he created Tche and the things he put into Tche as a doctor that he knew every adult needed on a daily basis. You're going to be seriously entertained and educated today and if you haven't tried Tche yet and want to, you can use our code mintarrow to get 15% off your order. Now onto the episode.

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Time Stamps:

[01:43] - Dr. Fab Sagebin and Neil are high school friends. What kind of fun did they get into?

[04:30] - Fab says he barely graduated high school. What guided him to go to college and pursue science? (Hint: It was accidentally.)

[07:11] - Fab recalls being a medical student at NYU in Manhattan. What was life like at that time for him?

[11:41] - Fab describes the general checkpoints of becoming a medical professional based on his journey.

[17:01] - Fab gives his thoughts on the importance of mentorship. What role did mentors play in his residency?

[21:27] - What is an LVAD?

[27:58] - How should people take care of their heart health? Fab starts with these three tips. 

[30:48] - Is cholesterol as important in heart health as people think?

[32:32] - Corrine shares how she enjoys Tche. What flavors and drink recipes does she like?

[36:06] - Changes in your diet can make significant differences in your body.

[38:12] - What happens when you reset your body?

[39:47] - What is Ozempic?

[44:06] - Corrine shares what led her to start drinking Tche.

[48:14] - Fab says he started looking for coffee alternatives, but couldn’t find what fit his needs.

[49:55] - A smart coffee alternative: Tche.

[52:03] - How does Tche add value?

[54:17] - Tche inspires new energy.

[56:46] - How much caffeine is in Tche? (Hint: You have 3 Levels to choose from.)

[59:01] - Neil talks about switching from energy drinks to Tche.

[01:02:55] - Remember the simple things in life that fill up your energy.

[01:05:25] - Experience the fullness of life.

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Supporting Resources:

Follow along with Dr. Fabio Sagebin:

YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/fabsageMD

Instagram @fabsagebinmd

Tiktok @fabsagebinmd

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We're finally back! After taking a couple months off we are so happy to be returning with new weekly episodes, and this week we're sharing Bobby's birth story, how 5 total visits to Labor & Delivery ended in an unscheduled but successful c-section, the hardest hospital recovery I've ever had, why we had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but also some of the miracles and tender mercies we experienced including the update on how my postpartum depression has gone this time around.

Time Stamps:

[00:40] - Corrine and Neil are excited to be back!

[02:30] - Why was Christmas so important in Corrine’s pregnancy?

[04:42] - Contractions on a Wednesday night.

[06:37] - A nurse surprised Corrine and Neil. What happened?

[09:05] - Corrine talks about what it felt like to go back and forth to the hospital amid chaos.

[11:24] - Corrine experienced contractions on and off for an entire week. Did she have anything to help with the discomfort?

[14:04] - “I think I have to call.”

[16:24] - Corinne and Neil are Pros at this point.

[18:01] - There were many possible complications. How did Corrine handle the information?

[20:56] - “It’s time. Is everybody ready?”

[23:54] - What did Neil feel right after Bobby was born?

[26:15] - Corrine talks about the first 24 hrs after giving birth.

[29:07] - How did the kids react to Bobby? 

[31:41] - Corrine shares how she felt when postpartum depression came back up, and what was different this time around. PART 1

[34:20] - Corrine shares how she felt when postpartum depression came back up, and what was different this time around. PART 2

[36:54] - “It’s okay to go ask for help.”

[38:42] - If you persist in your belief, you will accelerate your spiritual momentum.

[40:33] - “Things can get better, and do get better.”

Supporting Resources:

"The Power of Spiritual Momentum" Talk by Russell M. Nelson

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How many kids is the perfect, ideal amount? What's the best family size? Is it wise to have a big family? These are some of the questions we'll explore today as well as tell our own story on how we decided to have 5 kids and what led up to that big decision! We're also sharing an announcement so stay tuned for that and we hope you know how grateful we are for your listenership and for being here as part of our Mint Arrow Messages family.

Time Stamps:

[00:33] - Corrine and Neil have an announcement to make. What’s the big news?

[02:05] - Have you ever watched It’s a Wonderful Life?

[04:15] - Corrine still has a picture of Neil changing his first diaper. Why does the photo make them laugh?

[06:43] - Corrine originally thought the family would cap at three children until she felt a prompting.

[08:59] - When did Corrine get a prompting to have another child? What did Neil think?

[10:58] - Corrine and Neil thought four kids was definitely the final number.

[13:03] - Corrine and Neil started feeling like someone was missing from the family. PART 1

[16:00] - Corrine and Neil started feeling like someone was missing from the family. PART 2

[18:52] - You think once you follow God’s plan he’ll make it easy. That’s not always true.

[21:50] - Why has this recent pregnancy felt like a little miracle after a little miracle?

[23:27] - God qualifies those he calls for his plans.

[25:02] - What is the general idea of a “perfect” family? Does it matter?

[27:28] - People can have different perceptions of what life looks like with their family.

[30:28] - Corrine feels blessings are on the other side of following God’s plan.

[32:14] - You will rise to the occasion when you need to.

[35:04] - Corrine says it’s so awesome to see kids grow and become more self-reliant.

[37:23] - When we put our trust in the Lord, he helps us be more than what we thought we could.

Supporting Resources:

theory-think-larger-families-ideal.aspx"> “Americans, in Theory, Think Larger Families Are Ideal” Gallup article

“Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” Talk by Jeffrey R. Holland

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Bruce Kayitare was born in Rwanda where he now lives with his wife and two children. He says, "I am a child of God born again after receiving Jesus Christ in my life, and I have seen the work of God through all my life." He is passionate about ministering and mentoring. Bruce has worked in leadership for about a decade working in factory operations, supply chain, production systems of luxury products, accessories and hand-crafted home décor. He's supervised large groups of various artisans and is compassionate in empowering women especially in rural areas. He also specializes in training companies on ethical compliance. He is currently working for All Across Africa/Kazi, a company based in California.

Bruce and I met while I was on a trip to Rwanda in 2015, visiting Kate Spade's Rwandan artisan factory. He was working as a leader for Kate Spade's On Purpose collection, handmade by artisans in Masoro, Rwanda and we immediately connected over our love for God and family. I've kept in touch all these years and I've been so impressed by the way he champions women and their vital role as leaders and creators. I also have admired for years his consistent commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and wanted a chance to ask him more about the way his faith has impacted the rest of his life. Bruce and I have had conversations over the years about trust in God, forgiveness, and the role of our Savior in our lives and I am so grateful he would share that with us here today.

Time Stamps:

[01:34] - Bruce Kayitare is a champion for women.

[03:29] - What did Bruce notice about how the women around him handle money?

[05:17] - How do women influence the local economy in Rwanda?

[07:11] - Bruce describes the impact of supporting women to uplift society.

[09:56] - Bruce recalls his upbringing and how he got the name “Bruce.”

[11:49] - “I was born again.”

[14:38] - Bruce shares his story of forgiveness involving his mother.

[17:04] - “I can’t tell you something that I can’t practice myself.”

[18:55] - It’s all about love.

[21:14] - Bruce talks about how prayer impacted his life. Does he have any specific story to share? PART 1

[23:12] - Bruce talks about how prayer impacted his life. Does he have any specific story to share? PART 2 

[25:47] - No one knows what everyone else is going through.

[28:41] - What is Bruce’s greatest hope for the future?

[30:53] - Corrine speaks about her experience of Rwanda and how full of love the people are in the community.

[32:54] - Bruce shares what he thinks can make the world better.

[34:35] - Thank you Bruce, and thank you for listening!

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How do you start your day out? Do you roll out of bed and let life dictate your plans, or do you do things every day that set your intentions, your mind and your spirit up for whatever success means to you? Today Neil and I are sharing how we go about our daily routines, or dailies as we call them, why they're so important, how to get started with them, and what you'll get out of making dailies a priority.

Time Stamps:

[00:28] - Neil describes what his mornings looked like before he added structure to his days.

[03:21] - What was Neil’s first introduction to dallies?

[05:52] - Starting dailies reduces the feeling of being a frantic responder. You feel calmer facing the day.

[07:51] - Are you seeing things with an eternal viewpoint?

[10:43] - Be sincere and willing when a prompt comes to you.

[13:02] - Corrine talks about how prompting can be completely different from what you expect or are looking for?

[15:06] - Dailies provide a spiritual foundation for day to day life.

[17:58] - You can have an improvised version of dailies. They come in handy when life is unpredictable.

[20:28] - Corrine shares her hack for checking if she is spiritually plugged into her day.

[23:00] - Take inventory of each day.

[25:53] - You can use a habit, routine, or ritual to replace habits you want to step away from.

[28:28] - “It’s based off of actions.”

[30:25] - Corrine shares the three-step-loop that builds habits.

[32:20] - Neil talks about being honest with God during dailies to have a better start to the day.

[35:35] - What works for one person doesn’t work for another person. Find what works for you.

[37:48] - Spiritual actions become course correction for your day.

[40:02] - Feel empowered to change things in your life. You are in charge of your life and routine.

Supporting Resources:

“Daily Restoration” Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

ARP Manual “Addiction Recovery Program: A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Healing”

“The Power of Habit: Why We do What We do in Life and Business” book by Charles Duhigg

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Casey Baugh is a 40-year-old investor, operator, board member, advisor, husband, and father of 5. During his 13 year tenure at Vivint, Casey played a critical role in sales leadership helping grow revenue from $30M to $1B. Later he Co-Founded & is a Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, a private investment firm that has deployed over 350 million dollars since inception. Casey has also been involved in providing affordable housing to over 100,000 people while deploying $2.2 billion + across 260 communities in 19 states.

Casey is also a Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Green Light Restaurant Group which invests in and helps build exceptional multi-unit franchise concepts like Cup Bop and select full service restaurants including Pizzeria 712, Station 22, Communal, Black Sheep Cafe, 5 Star BBQ, and Banderra BBQ. He has also advised and invested in the early stages of several successful operating companies like Pura Fragrances, Dental Intelligence, Divvy Pay, and Breeze Airways. Casey is regularly sought out by young professionals and students for his ability to mentor and help them navigate and optimize their own career path and enjoys teaching entrepreneurship as an adjunct professor at BYU to undergraduate students. I've personally known Casey since 2010 when I worked as an executive assistant at Vivint, and in the past couple of years, I noticed that each Sunday he would repost several people's Instagram stories, tagging him in their "Sunday planning sessions." I was super curious to know what this process was all about since so many people practice this and share it weekly. Casey graciously agreed to come on my podcast and share not only the process of his Sunday planning that he's taught over the years to so many people, but also the backstory of what led him in life to all of his success and some of the pitfalls that created pathways to what he wouldn't have chosen for himself, but led to greater things that God had in store for him.

Time Stamps:

[02:09] - Casey Baugh says he could have never guessed what his career has been.

[04:05] - Casey recalls a major life lesson that shows sometimes the “worst thing” that could’ve happened is actually exactly what you needed.

[06:58] - “I’m really grateful for it.”

[08:43] - Is there any solution when something unfavorable happens and there’s not much you can do at that moment?

[11:11] - Casey talks about the moment opportunities started coming to him more quickly.

[14:10] - Casey gets honest about unexpected struggles he and his wife faced while building a family.

[16:52] - “This is exactly how it’s supposed to be.”

[19:14] - Casey is really big on planning.

[21:08] - Casey mentions the Law of Two Creations.

[23:44] - How does Casey typically plan his day?

[25:54] - Rewire your brain to have a positive view of yourself.

[27:59] - Do you remember what lights you up?

[29:46] - Have you reconsidered the opportunities available to you?

[32:39] - Casey explains why he writes a 1-page summary of his week.

[35:18] - The most important things should never be at the mercy of the least important things.

[37:17] - You don’t need to be perfectly efficient to get tasks done.

[39:38] - “Getting things doesn’t make you happy.”

[41:53] - Casey talks about why it’s important to pour into others.

[44:11] - What you give comes back to you 10x.

[46:18] - Thank you Casey, thank you for listening, and happy holidays!

Supporting Resources:

Casey’s IG @casey_g_baugh

Casey’s LinkedIn 

Sandlot Partners website

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